Executive team

Meet the people who lead our mission to advance plant conservation and promote enjoyment of the Gardens' beautiful green spaces.

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Our Role

The focus of the Botanic Gardens of Sydney and our Executive team is to advance plant conservation and encourage the enjoyment of our Botanic Gardens across Sydney and the Domain.

The Botanic Gardens of Sydney manages 752 hectares of public green spaces, which include some of Sydney's most iconic green spaces:  

  • The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

  • The Domain

  • The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

  • The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

 

Established in 1829, the Botanic Gardens of Sydney is Australia's oldest continuous scientific institution and contributes to vital plant conservation and research locally, nationally and globally.

Denise Ora

Denise Ora

Chief Executive
Brett Summerell

Brett Summerell

Chief Scientist and Director Science, Education and Conservation
John Siemon

John Siemon

Director, Horticulture and Living Collections
Carla Armanet

Carla Armanet

Director Experiences, Partnerships & Engagement
Kathleen Kenihan

Kathleen Kenihan

Director Finance, Property & Corporate Services
George Salouros

George Salouros

Director Asset Management, Planning & Projects